Jacob Ramsey made his first start for Aston Villa on Tuesday night.
The 19-year-old, who had previously made three substitute appearances for the club, was selected in the starting XI as Villa dispatched Burton Albion 3-1 in the Carabao Cup Second Round.
And Head Coach Dean Smith said Ramsay’s selection was reward for his hard work and performances since heading on loan to Doncaster Rovers in January.
He said: “We sent him out on loan to Doncaster last season, and he’s a player that’s got an awful lot of potential.
“He’s beginning to fulfil that. He had a really good loan spell at Doncaster, and I’ve got clubs queueing up to take him again.
“He played against Arsenal, played really well and scored two goals. He deserved the start today and he didn’t let himself down.
“He did alright, moved the ball well and looked composed when we needed him to.”
